"Just like the whiff of sun lotion can immediately remind you of scorching days on the beach, so these photographs have transported me back to those heady days when the World Cup was young and we were all full of hope.
There were so many football-orientated activities going on across the borough, especially in our schools, and teachers and support staff pulled out all the stops to make sure the children had a memorable time.
My thanks go to them all for their efforts."